Popol Vuh (Houghton Mifflin, 1977, 2nd printing, paperback) translated by Ralph Nelson is one of the most important works of pre-Columbian literature and the foundational sacred text of the Quiché Maya.

Often called the “Mayan Bible,” the Popol Vuh contains the creation myth, the adventures of the Hero Twins, and the genealogies of the Quiché lords, blending myth, cosmology, and history. Nelson’s translation is noted for its readability while preserving the poetic force of the original.

🔹 Title: Popol Vuh

🔹 Translator: Ralph Nelson

🔹 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co.

🔹 Year: 1977 (2nd printing)

🔹 Format: Paperback

🔹 Condition: Very Good – clean text, firm binding, light wear

🔹 Subject: Mayan Mythology, Mesoamerican Studies, Comparative Religion

A classic edition for readers and collectors interested in Maya culture, indigenous myth, and world sacred texts.